July 01, 2017

Responsible investing is a topic of increasing interest, particularly among certain profiles of investors. Yet, proposed legislative rollbacks on corporate governance and climate change have roused concerns about the impact on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

We believe, however, that investors have many reasons to remain confident and, while it is always hard to predict how changes will ultimately play out, the future of ESG investing continues to look promising for investors. Our latest investment commentary explains why.

June 01, 2017

One might say that the most trusted investment advisors have cats’ proverbial nine lives. They are bold explorers, distinguished by their agility and uncommon ability to take on challenges with confidence and poise. And, of course, they always land on their feet. FlexShares presents 9 secular trends we believe are reshaping the investment management industry – and how trusted advisors may leverage these trends to their – and their clients’ – benefit.

April 28, 2017

Recent uncertainty has fueled inflows into fixed income assets, despite expected federal interest rate hikes and record-setting growth in equities. But given the “aging of America” and the fact that investors can anticipate longer retirements, we believe demand for fixed income will continue to grow.

However, well-diversified investment in individual bonds can require a great deal of money and time. This white paper discusses challenges on the horizon for fixed income investors, and why fixed income ETFs are among the fastest-growing vehicles in the marketplace.